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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.48, 37,624.32 and 15,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.48, 37,624.32 and 15,326.06 is: 21,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.48 : 37,624.32 = 15,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.48/37,624.32 = 15,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.48x = 37,624.32 × 15,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.48x = 576,632,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,632,585.78/27,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.37

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